INDEX
Manual revision history . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Description. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Keyboard functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Display indications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operating modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Measures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Keypad lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Expandability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
IR programming port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Parameter setting with PC, tablet or smartphone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Setting of parameters (setup) from front panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
MANUAL REVISION HISTORY
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NOTES
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18/12/2014
First release
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25/02/2015
Technical data changes
INTRODUCTION
The DCRL8 automatic power factor control unit has been designed to offer state-of-the-art functions for power factor compensation applications. Built with dedicated components and extremely compact, the DCRL8
combines the modern design of the front panel with practical installation and the possibility of expansion from the rear, where two EXP series modules can be slotted. The LCD screen provides a clear and intuitive
user interface.
DESCRIPTION
– Automatic power factor controller
– Flush-mount, standard 144x144mm housing
– Backlit LCD icon screen
– Versions: DCRL8 with 8 relays, expandable to 14 max
– 5 navigation keys for function and settings
– Alarm messages in 6 languages (English, Italian, French, Spanish, Portuguese, German)
– Expansion bus with 2 slot for EXP series expansion modules:
• RS232, RS485, USB, Ethernet communications interface
• Additional relay outputs
– High accuracy TRMS measurements
– Wide selection of electrical measures, including voltage and current THD with harmonic analysis up to 15th order
– Voltage input separated from power supply, suitable for VT connection in medium voltage applications
– Wide-range power supply (100-440VAC)
– Front optical programming interface: galvanically isolated, high speed, waterproof, USB and WiFi dongle compatible
– Programming from front panel, from PC or from tablet/smartphone
– 2-level password protection for settings
– Backup copy of original commissioning settings
– Built-in temperature sensor
– Tool-less panel mount.
FRONT KEYBOARD
MODE Key – Used to select among available measurements. Used also to access programming menus.
L and M keys – Used to set values and to select steps.
MAN key – Used to select operating manual mode.
AUT key – Used to select operating automatic mode.
DISPLAY INDICATIONS
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Rapid CT setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Parameter table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Alarm description. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Default alarm properties. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Commands menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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CX02 dongle usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Wiring diagrams. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Terminal position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Mechanical dimensions and panel cutout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Technical carachteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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